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County counsel explains class-action notice over dumpster sizes; commissioners vote not to opt out
Summary
County staff informed commissioners that a class-action lawsuit alleges Allied Waste/Republic Services rented or sold 3-yard dumpsters that were not actually three yards; staff recommended the county not opt out of the class and the board voted to remain in the class by voice vote.
County staff told commissioners the county had received notice that it may be named as a member of a class-action lawsuit alleging that Allied Waste or Republic Services provided or rented dumpsters advertised as three yards that were not in fact three yards, resulting in alleged overcharges to customers.
The staff presentation explained the class-action process: if a class is certified, the defendant will produce records during discovery identifying entities that…
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